Zune HD 32 GB Video MP3 Player Platinum

Zune is the premium digital experience that gives you access to the latest in entertainment and technology, allowing you to enjoy, connect, and discover content in a whole new way–the way you like it. Browse, stream, buy, and play all you want, including music, HD video, podcasts, games, and much more. Gain the freedom to enjoy your entertainment; Zune is everywhere you are–on your PC, Zune portable player, and Xbox 360 through Xbox LIVE. Zune brings your content up front, so you’re always in control.

Instant entertainment that you control. Click to enlarge.

Browse, stream, buy, and play all you want, including music, HD video, podcasts, games, and much more. Click to enlarge.

With a 3.3-inch size and vivid 16:9 display, truer and brighter entertainment is at your fingertips. Click to enlarge.

Weighs just 2.6 ounces and is only 8.9 mm thick. Click to enlarge.

Instant Entertainment that You Control

• HD Radio Technology: More Stations, better sound, no fees
• HD-compatible Video: High-quality video on the go or on your HDTV
• Internet Browsing: News, email, traffic? It’s all in your pocket.
• OLED Touchscreen: Wide view with a special touch
• Games: More games, more fun

Zune HD

Portable perfection
The new Zune HD wireless media player takes you closer and connects you to a whole new world of entertainment. With built-in HD Radio receiver, HD-compatible video, multi-touch navigation, OLED screen, and games, Zune HD delivers the next level in music and video experiences.

• Zune HD 32 GB: Holds up to 10 hours of high definition video; 48 hours of standard definition video; 8,000 songs; or 25,000 pictures. Available in Platinum.

HD Radio Technology

• The new Zune HD gives you access to many local HD Radio stations with crystal-clear digital sound at no extra cost. Receive additional channels from your local stations and get more of the content you love, including sports, news, and music, in various genres and formats.
• Like something you hear on HD Radio? Song tagging technology allows you to buy the song if you are connected to a Wi-Fi network or to tag it for later purchase.
• Click here for more information about HD Radio.

HD-compatible Video

• Watch HD movies, TV shows, and more on your HDTV directly from your Zune HD. Just connect via the Zune HD & AV Dock to your HDTV (both sold separately) to watch 720p HD video. The Zune HD also will play your videos on the go in its sharp, brilliant OLED screen. Videos on the player are downscaled to fit the screen at 480 x 272–not HD resolution.

Quickplay

• Get instant access to your stuff with shortcuts to favorites, recently downloaded or played music, videos, and more. Quickplay cuts through the clutter and brings up front the content that you care about most.

Games

• Loaded with multi-touch and accelerometer, the Zune HD player makes portable gaming even more exciting. Download from Zune�s catalog of free games and popular titles–play them all to the sound of your favorite music.

OLED Touchscreen

• Get instant access to your content with multi-touch navigation. With a 3.3-inch size and vivid 16:9 display (480 x 272 resolution), truer and brighter entertainment is at your fingertips.

Wireless

• Zune HD allows you to buy, stream, and update your music–and download free games–wirelessly via a Wi-Fi connection. Feeling entangled? Wirelessly sync your Zune HD to your home PC via your home network. You also can stream millions of songs over Wi-Fi directly to your Zune HD and turn it into a portable digital jukebox.

Internet Browsing

• Surf the web anytime, anywhere you have a Wi-Fi connection. Enjoy your favorite websites with a well-featured web browser, including tap-to-zoom technology, built-in accelerometer, and touchscreen QWERTY keyboard.

Zune Marketplace

• Download free Zune software to access Zune Marketplace from your PC. Download or stream new music, rent the latest movies, buy TV shows, and watch free trailers and previews–plus thousands of audio and video podcasts. You also can download from our catalog of free games including classic and other popular titles.

Expand Your Entertainment with Xbox 360

• Zune features movies, TV shows, and more in both high and standard definition. Browse and watch from thousands of titles for rent, or purchase available instantly through Microsoft’s Smooth Streaming technology. Buy videos once and watch on multiple screens: on your Xbox 360, Zune player, and PC. See www.xbox.com/live for system requirements. The convenience of on-demand, only on Xbox 360.

Accessories (Sold Separately)

Zune HD & AV Dock
This all-in-one package enables Zune HD players to charge, sync, and play supported 720p HD videos on HDTVs. Send music to your home audio systems and control it all via a wireless remote.

Zune Premium Car Pack
Charge and play music, podcasts, and HD Radio stations from your Zune HD while you drive. The FM transmitter/car charger auto-seeks the best available frequency on your car stereo. A USB port located on the transmitter/car charger allows you to charge a second Zune player simultaneously.

Zune Sync Cable
Charge your Zune player and sync with your collection on your PC.

Zune Charge Pack
The Zune AC Adapter fast-charges your Zune player up to 70% within an hour. Folding blades make it easy to travel with. Use the included USB cable to sync with a PC.

Zune Power Pack
Connect your AV cable to your docked Zune HD to play music, HD Radio broadcasts, and audio podcasts through your home audio system. The HDMI cable connects your docked Zune HD to HDTVs to view movies and videos. Also includes Zune AC Adapter; Zune HD player and Zune HD & AV Dock sold separately.

Zune Sync Dock
Connect to your PC and sync your collection while you charge your Zune in style. Control from a distance with the included wireless remote, which gives you full access to your Zune player from anywhere in the room.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars The best PMP on the market.
First, I want to clairify that I say the zune HD is not the best microcomputer(itouch) but that it is the best media player in its field. While in some ways the zune HD competes with the itouch it more specifically targets the rest of the mp3 player market.

The touch screen is just as sensitive as a G1 or iphone would be but its 3.3″ OLED (organic light emitting display)screen gives it beautiful video playback with true black and beautiful color, although the screen is a little on the small side. Its browser works fairly good and can render pages correctly on most websites, (gizmodo, Engadget,politico,ect..) and will hopefully only get better development with time.

HD radio increases overall quality and signal strength of FM radio for those who are die-hard FM listeners, and the few games and apps. that are available are of the highest quality and FREE. ON the software side the potential uses for the zune pass as well as great podcast integration and mixview and smart dj round out the best music experience of any service available today.

The build quality is top notch and the glass, aluminum construction make the device light but strong. It has a unique brushed aluminum feel thats unique to zune. Aside from the screen this thing could take a heavy fall on its side or back.

The optional dock also makes it a great media center and playing HD 720p content from the device is very nice. The interface is smooth and videos look great. Wireless sync is very handy also.

Overall this is a well rounded device that incorporates, radio, video, podcasts, and music into a small and lovely device. Anyone who isnt strongly craving an apple branded device should look into the zune community because its unlike another music experience (itunes, rapsody, ect) that I have tried before. While the zune HD isnt the computing powerhouse (apps, games) that the ipod line is, the promise for future applications, browser support and rich multimedia abilities make it a strong contender. I bought this thing on the 15th and I Im never looking back.

5 Stars Outstanding
This device is wonderful. I have to admit that I have never owned an IPOD of any sort, but I have used friends IPODs and Phones and in my opinion this is a superior device. Every single aspect of the Zune experience is fantastic. I’m not going to go into detail on each feature, it has been done and they are all correct. Do not listen to the negative reviews that were copied and pasted from an IPOD fan site, check out YOUTUBE, other reviews on here, and make sure they are independant. There are fanboys from both sides who will say anything for their company. There are more than enough positive reviews of this device to convince you that they are not all biased.

I love my new zunhd but since I and stationed in Japan there are alot of features I can’t even use because of the country restrictions. I can’t use the HD Radio, or rent movies, but even without those features It’s still great. I can’t wait till I get back to the states and try them out. My fiance is deployed to Afghanistan and I’ve ordered her one as well. She wants it for watching movies and playing games cause she doesn’t have a laptop. She’s planning on getting the zunepass to have all the music she wants.

Bottom Line: If you want the best media player with the best service, this is it.

5 Stars EXCELLENT
Got this yesterday. Let me tell you ive had a great experience with this product so far. The excellent design and small feel makes this an excellent touch screen to own. The interface is absolutely beautiful. After owning several generations of Zune’s this is by far the one to own. With the Xbox intergration coming later this year, it will only become a superior product.

5 Stars Best Zune ever!!!!!!!
Wow!!!! I am speechless with this Zune HD. It is by far the best Zune that Microsoft has come out with. I love everything about it. What i like most is the visualizer it shows after a while. It displays the background picture of that artist and the info on that song. Awesome!!!!! I am really satisfied with my Zune HD. The only improvements it needs are the apps and a better browser but I’m sure Microsoft will soon have an update to improve it. So far my Ipod Touch will be collecting dust because now my Zune HD has replaced. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5 Stars Excellent PMP
Everything about this release shows that the Zune (brand) has now matured. The 4.0 software has much needed features, and is even more fun to use than the last version. The player itself is like a quantum leap from the previous generation Zunes. It’s fair to say that the Zune can now compete with the iTouch.

Pros:

OLED – movies/games/navigation are all extremely vivid….even the music with the cover art and scrolling info are a nice visual touch

Apps – even though the offering is meager right now, it won’t be long before some great games/apps start appearing on the marketplace.

HD Radio – this to me is still a must have for a PMP, especially with the ability to identify a song and purchase via the marketplace just by hearing on the HD Radio

Browser – while it’s not the latest IE, it’s still great to be able to browse the web via the same device

Navigation – the quicklist, the drill-down screen views, and the natural touch movements make this very easy to get used to

Cons:

Left button media control – this is actually harder to press than I originally thought, and this button comes in handy….it’s not bad placement, it should just be either raised or as wide as the device itself

Screen size – I watch movies when I travel, and I wish the screen were just a tad bigger. The Zune80 had a good movie viewing screen.

Memory – Right now I have many pictures/podcasts/mp3’s and I can only fit 5~6 movies. On the older Zune I had everything plus was able to fit an additional 30-40 movies. Would’ve been nice to offer a memory card slot, this would be a huge competitive advantage.

In any regard, this is far exceeds my expectations and so far I’m completely satisfied.

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Zune Gear Bag

The rugged, durable exterior of the zune gear bag is designed to specifically protect your Zune and related accessories in style. The exterior of the gear bag is engineered to stand up to the wear-and-tear of traveling and features a woven, scuff-resistant material that will help keep your investment looking new despite heavy usage. The gear bag features specifically molded space for a Zune, a pair of premium headphones, an AC adapter, and a sync cable. In addition to carrying these essentials, the gear bag features soft, flexible netting to accommodate a wide range of other travel necessities.

The rugged, durable exterior of the Zune Gear Bag protects your Zune and related accessories.

The case features soft, flexible netting to accommodate a wide range of travel essentials.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Great Product
This product is great for purpose it was made for. It accomodates all the neccesary accesories of the ZUNE player +. I highly recomends it.

5 Stars Great bag, Awesome Price
This is a high quality case to carry alot of your Zune gear. It is a little big but then you would’nt be able to carry your chargers, headphones, and cables in it if it was’nt as big. Plus, the price is amazingly low. Highly recommend.

5 Stars Zune Gear Bag
It’s well-constructed, sturdy, holds all the Zune bits. I have a super-thick silicone case on mine, and it just fits in the space provided; a thinner one or none at all will fit easily.

I can’t imagine paying list ($24.99US) for it, but for $1.00US, even with $4.99US shipping, it was a bargain.

5 Stars Love this case! Can’t beat the price!
I love this case. It completely fits my Zune 30gb and all of the accessories that I have. I can neatly carry everything in my carry-on bag on the plane. Sometimes I don’t need the bag, I just throw my Zune and headphones in my purse. But for long trips (car and plane) this Zune case is awesome. And I love that it’s a real branded “Zune” case and not aftermarket. I think the newer Zunes might be smaller, so not sure if they would fit as well in this case.

5 Stars Great Product
I bought three of these Gear Bags for Christmas for the kids. They love them! The price is right. They are very functional. This is a good product. They can keep all of the Zune paraphernalia in one place. When the kids go to soccer camp, track camp, Choir tour, etc. they can take their Zune along with them and lose all of the their STUFF.

dave

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Zune HD 16 GB Video MP3 Player Black

The Zune HD wireless media player connects you to a world of entertainment. With built-in HD Radio receiver, HD-compatible video, multi-touch navigation, OLED screen, and games, Zune HD delivers the next level in music and video experiences.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Excellent PMP
Everything about this release shows that the Zune (brand) has now matured. The 4.0 software has much needed features, and is even more fun to use than the last version. The player itself is like a quantum leap from the previous generation Zunes. It’s fair to say that the Zune can now compete with the iTouch.

Pros:

OLED – movies/games/navigation are all extremely vivid….even the music with the cover art and scrolling info are a nice visual touch

Apps – even though the offering is meager right now, it won’t be long before some great games/apps start appearing on the marketplace.

HD Radio – this to me is still a must have for a PMP, especially with the ability to identify a song and purchase via the marketplace just by hearing on the HD Radio

Browser – while it’s not the latest IE, it’s still great to be able to browse the web via the same device

Navigation – the quicklist, the drill-down screen views, and the natural touch movements make this very easy to get used to

Cons:

Left button media control – this is actually harder to press than I originally thought, and this button comes in handy….it’s not bad placement, it should just be either raised or as wide as the device itself

Screen size – I watch movies when I travel, and I wish the screen were just a tad bigger. The Zune80 had a good movie viewing screen.

Memory – Right now I have many pictures/podcasts/mp3’s and I can only fit 5~6 movies. On the older Zune I had everything plus was able to fit an additional 30-40 movies. Would’ve been nice to offer a memory card slot, this would be a huge competitive advantage.

In any regard, this is far exceeds my expectations and so far I’m completely satisfied.

5 Stars EXCELLENT
Got this yesterday. Let me tell you ive had a great experience with this product so far. The excellent design and small feel makes this an excellent touch screen to own. The interface is absolutely beautiful. After owning several generations of Zune’s this is by far the one to own. With the Xbox intergration coming later this year, it will only become a superior product.

5 Stars Best Zune ever!!!!!!!
Wow!!!! I am speechless with this Zune HD. It is by far the best Zune that Microsoft has come out with. I love everything about it. What i like most is the visualizer it shows after a while. It displays the background picture of that artist and the info on that song. Awesome!!!!! I am really satisfied with my Zune HD. The only improvements it needs are the apps and a better browser but I’m sure Microsoft will soon have an update to improve it. So far my Ipod Touch will be collecting dust because now my Zune HD has replaced. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5 Stars The best PMP on the market.
First, I want to clairify that I say the zune HD is not the best microcomputer(itouch) but that it is the best media player in its field. While in some ways the zune HD competes with the itouch it more specifically targets the rest of the mp3 player market.

The touch screen is just as sensitive as a G1 or iphone would be but its 3.3″ OLED (organic light emitting display)screen gives it beautiful video playback with true black and beautiful color, although the screen is a little on the small side. Its browser works fairly good and can render pages correctly on most websites, (gizmodo, Engadget,politico,ect..) and will hopefully only get better development with time.

HD radio increases overall quality and signal strength of FM radio for those who are die-hard FM listeners, and the few games and apps. that are available are of the highest quality and FREE. ON the software side the potential uses for the zune pass as well as great podcast integration and mixview and smart dj round out the best music experience of any service available today.

The build quality is top notch and the glass, aluminum construction make the device light but strong. It has a unique brushed aluminum feel thats unique to zune. Aside from the screen this thing could take a heavy fall on its side or back.

The optional dock also makes it a great media center and playing HD 720p content from the device is very nice. The interface is smooth and videos look great. Wireless sync is very handy also.

Overall this is a well rounded device that incorporates, radio, video, podcasts, and music into a small and lovely device. Anyone who isnt strongly craving an apple branded device should look into the zune community because its unlike another music experience (itunes, rapsody, ect) that I have tried before. While the zune HD isnt the computing powerhouse (apps, games) that the ipod line is, the promise for future applications, browser support and rich multimedia abilities make it a strong contender. I bought this thing on the 15th and I Im never looking back.

5 Stars Outstanding
This device is wonderful. I have to admit that I have never owned an IPOD of any sort, but I have used friends IPODs and Phones and in my opinion this is a superior device. Every single aspect of the Zune experience is fantastic. I’m not going to go into detail on each feature, it has been done and they are all correct. Do not listen to the negative reviews that were copied and pasted from an IPOD fan site, check out YOUTUBE, other reviews on here, and make sure they are independant. There are fanboys from both sides who will say anything for their company. There are more than enough positive reviews of this device to convince you that they are not all biased.

I love my new zunhd but since I and stationed in Japan there are alot of features I can’t even use because of the country restrictions. I can’t use the HD Radio, or rent movies, but even without those features It’s still great. I can’t wait till I get back to the states and try them out. My fiance is deployed to Afghanistan and I’ve ordered her one as well. She wants it for watching movies and playing games cause she doesn’t have a laptop. She’s planning on getting the zunepass to have all the music she wants.

Bottom Line: If you want the best media player with the best service, this is it.

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